RE: M_Boats: Ospho?

M-owners: Please include me in CB repair ideas. Our M-15 #175, Kestrel, has her CB jammed. Am planning to jack up next month and try to remove. According to my info, the ballast is/was lead shot but can't confirm. I don't see any rust stains or bleeding from the little I can see up the trunk. Since the CB weighs about 75#, I will stop by a brass foundry in Salt Lake City and see if they can make a pattern and cut me a solid brass CB. Only maintenance after that will be with Brasso to keep it shiny for the fish to chase after. Thanks for all the helpful info so far. Tom